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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,248.10, 1,721.86 and 806.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,248.10, 1,721.86 and 806.26 is: 1,112.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,248.10 : 1,721.86 = 806.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,248.10/1,721.86 = 806.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,248.10x = 1,721.86 × 806.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,248.10x = 1,388,266.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,388,266.84/1,248.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.30

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